The Standard Promotes Zaur Akhriev to Assistant Vice President of Fixed Income

November 3, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. - Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Zaur Akhriev has been promoted to assistant vice president of Fixed Income.

In this role, Akhriev provides both leadership and strategic direction to the fixed income portfolio management team, focusing on strategic asset allocation, portfolio structure and credit risk.

Akhriev joined The Standard in 2007 as an investment analyst in Retirement Plans. He transferred to the Fixed Income team in 2012 as a portfolio manager and was promoted to senior director of Investments in 2022 after serving as interim leader.

"I'm delighted to announce this promotion," said Chris Beaulieu, executive vice president and chief investment officer at The Standard. "Zaur is a strategic leader who excels at collaboration and delivers consistent contributions to The Standard's investment success."

Akhriev earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Portland State University and a master's degree from the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. He also holds Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst credentials.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individual customers. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individual customers. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.